Greece's most beautiful island, Santorini, is one of Europe's geological riches, with amazing attractions. The five settlements of Akrotiri, Imerovigli, Fira, Firostefani, and Oia are perched atop the caldera and offer fascinating vistas of the crater left by a volcanic explosion in the sixteenth century BC.
What's left are spectacular sights and astounding spots for romantic sunset meals, island walks, clifftop wineries, five-star resorts, and infinity pools. Santorini's land size is 76 square kilometres, making it somewhat larger than Manhattan Island in New York. If you are looking for the best affordable holiday packages, then houseoftours is ready to offer you the amazing one of Greece!
Where is Santorini?
In the Aegean Sea, 140 kilometers north of Crete, 150 kilometers south of Mykonos, and 200 kilometers southeast of Athens, is the Greek island of Santorini. Santorini flights depart from London in 4 hours, Paris in 3.5 hours, Rome in 2 hours, and Athens in 1 hour. Please note that there are no direct flights from Australia, Canada, or the United States to Santorini.
We can expect many high-speed boats to travel daily from Athens to Santorini. From April to the first weeks of November, and occasionally all year round for Paros and Naxos, direct boats will run to the islands of Crete, Ios, Folegandros, Naxos, Mykonos, Paros, and Milos.
Direct flights from Western Europe take two to four hours, while flights from Athens to Santorini take less than an hour. One of our affordable holiday packages for Greece will guide you to perfect transportation without any delays.
How big is Santorini?
The island is 16 km long and can be anywhere between 1 and 5 km broad. Driving from one end of Santorini to the other takes 45 minutes. Santorini has 15,500 residents and a land area of 76 square kilometers, which is about the same size as Manhattan.
The ideal time for visiting Santorini
June through September is the best season to visit Santorini for nightlife, calm weather, sunbathing, boat trips, and swimming. Late March, April, May, October, and early November are also perfect times for exploration, hiking, history, and sightseeing and are better for you than hot beach time. Enjoy the best vacation tour packages at the best time with us!
Which cities dominate Santorini?
The sparkling vistas of the volcano and caldera to the west can be noticed from the settlements of Akrotiri, Imerovigli, Fira, Firostefani, and Oia, which cling to the 300-meter cliffs. The east and south sides of the island, as opposed to the caldera, are where the beach communities of Agios Georgios, Perivolos, Perissa, and Kamari are situated. You can add these beautiful cities to your affordable holiday packages.
Where can you stay?
The communities of Firostefani, Fira, Imerovigli, and Oia, situated along the caldera, offer good accommodations in Santorini. The towns we mentioned offer sparkling sights of the setting sun, the ocean, and a volcano and are all located on Santorini's western side. Our Greece tour packages will offer the best spots to stay in Santorini.
The best things to do
The most entertaining activities include taking a boat trip of the caldera, which includes a trek up the volcano and swimming in hot springs at sunset, touring the island's quaint little villages, touring wineries, and hiking the spectacular caldera footpath. There will be memorable nightlife, with everything from dance clubs to wine bars. You can do the best things in the major cities with our affordable holiday packages.
Where was Santorini created?
What's left of Santorini was made by a major volcanic explosion 3600 years ago. The caldera was formed, and all towns were destroyed by the eruption. The Santorini island's jagged cliffs encircle the caldera on three sides, and Thirassia is on the fourth. The caldera's center is occupied by the modern volcano, which is situated on the island of Nea Kameni. Although it is active, an eruption is not imminent.
Considerable days to spend
Stay for at least two days and two nights. There are enough places to see and things to do that 5 to 7 days might easily be filled. The Fira to Oia footpath should be hiked, the villages of Pyrgos and Emporio should be explored, the ancient sights of Akrotiri and Ancient Thera should be seen, and if you can, do one wine tour and one boat tour.
Explore the narrow, cobbled streets of Imerovigli, Oia, and Fira. Santorini's nightlife is a must-experience moment, and don’t skip the delicious foods from outstanding restaurants. Our vacation tour packages in Santorini are ready to offer you the best days.
Is Santorini expensive?
Santorini is popular for its 5-star luxury hotels, superb dining options, and thrilling shopping, yet it's easy to travel there on a tight budget. The best way to cut costs in Santorini is to select lodging and dining options away from the caldera since there are no all-inclusive resorts there. The wonderful vistas can be seen for free, and Santorini has many affordable hotels that are of high quality.
Which cities and accommodations have the best caldera sights?
The Santorini cliff-side settlements of Akrotiri, Firostefani, Oia, Imerovigli, and Fira provide amazing vistas of the caldera and volcano. It is not suggested to stay at a caldera hotel to explore the sights because many hotels in these towns offer caldera views, and those that don't are only a short distance away from the caldera's edge. There isn't just one town with the best vistas; each town presents a different angle. Each of the caldera towns has a strong case for having the island's perfect sights, but Imerovigli offers good sunset views.
